that was the scene for president obama and mitt romney. jabs last night. they were asked about their policy issues for the economy and for americans. and one of the things that kept coming up was tax cuts. specifically cuts for high income americans. >> i will not reduce the share paid by high income individuals. i know that you and your running mate keep saying that. i know it's a popular thing to say with a lot of people but it's just not the case. look, i got five boys. i am used to people saying something that is not always true but just keep on repeating it and ultimately hoping i'll believe it but that is not the case, all right? i will not reduce the taxes paid by high income americans. >> for 18 months you've been running on this tax plan. and, now five weeks before the election, saying this big bold idea is, never mind. the fact is that if you are lowering the rates the way you describe, governor, then it is not possible to come up with enough deductions and loopholes that only effect high income individuals to avoid either raising the deficit or